LEDYARD — An officer was struck by a passing vehicle when conducting a traffic stop, according to a press release from the Leyard Police Department.
An officer was struck by a passing vehicle's mirror during a traffic stop Saturday morning. Police are looking for the vehicle that struck the officer.
Contributed / Ledyard Police Department
The incident occurred at around 2:33 a.m. Saturday on Route 2 just west of Watson Road, according to the release.
A Ledyard police officer had just arrested a driver for allegedly operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or narcotics and was speaking with the occupants of the accused’s vehicle when a grey or dark-colored, four-door sedan struck the officer with the passenger side mirror of their vehicle and continued without stopping, according to the press release.
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The officer sustained minor injuries and was treated and released from Backus Hospital in Norwich, the document read.
The Ledyard Police Department is looking for assistance to locate and identify the evading operator/vehicle involved.
Please contact Sgt Eric Bushor of the Ledyard Police Department with any information at 860-464-6400.
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